Head – Tax, Regulatory & Insurance at Pan African Towers

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Head – Tax, Regulatory & Insurance

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

  • The role of Head of Tax, Regulatory, and Insurance is a cornerstone position within our organization, tasked with overseeing and optimizing our tax, regulatory compliance, and insurance functions.
  • Your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing effective tax strategies, fostering relationships with tax authorities, and overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate tax returns.
  • Additionally, you will lead efforts to ensure complia nce with industry-specific reg ations and manage our insu rance portfolio, ensuri ng comprehensive coverage and effective risk management

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimise the organisation’s tax liability While ensuring compliance With applicable tax laws and regulations.
  • Foster a and hig h-performing team
  • Oversee the preparation and filing Of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax,
  • Stay updated on tax law and regulation changes and guide the senior management team on potential impacts and opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for the organisation’s operations.
  • Establish and implement effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate regulatory risks.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
  • Regularly monitor and evaluate risk levels, recommend appropriate mitigation measures, and report to the senior manag ementteern.
  • Build relationships with relevant external authorities, regulatory bodies, tax authorities, insurance providers, and Other key Sta keholders.
  • Represent the organisation in tax audits, regulatory inspections, and insurance-related negotiations.
  • Assess the organisation’s need s and align coverage With identified risks.
  • Oversee the procurement and negotiation Of insurance policies, including property, liability, workers’ compensation. and Other relevant lines of coverage
  • Identify and assess potential tax, regulatory, and insurance risks.
  • Other duties assigned byline manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (such as ACCA, CAN, CITN) is desirable.
  • Minimum of 8 (eight) years’ experience in tax planning, regulatory compliance, and insurance management.
  • Strong knowledge Of applicable tax laws, reg indu Stry standards, and insurance practices. proven track record of successfully managing tax, reg ulatory, and insurance matters in a complex organisational environ ment
  • Excellent analytical skills With the ability to identify and evaluate risks.
  • Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Exceptio comm and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of e team.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hr_tech@panafricantowers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

 

Application Deadline 16th February, 2024.


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